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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best true SUV

Joe 6 Pack, 12/07/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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If you are looking for a vehicle that puts the "Utility" back in SUV then this vehicle is for you. This is not one of those sissy soccer mom SUV's!!! I bought my Xterra a few months ago and I absolutely love it. There is no where this cannot go and nothing it cannot do. Thought about getting a Jeep Liberty (less interior room and more expensive) and a Toyota 4Runner (much more expensive feature-to- feature), but overall the Xterra was a much better value. Absolutely no regrets

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Utilitarian SUV

Steve Williamson, 12/07/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The 2005 Nissan XTerra SE is fully a utilitarian vehicle with a rugged design. The Rockford- Fosgate stereo addition is a very nice added feature. Seats are heavy duty and the included floor mats look like something from a constuction site (a good thing). Visibility out of this vehicle is excellent from all sides. It's a lot of fun to drive and has a youthful, sexy appeal to it. There is plenty of cargo room in the back. Has great side steps and a step on the back bumper to easily get to the roof for securing cargo. Ride is a bit rough, but that is fine with me -- it rides like a truck. I won't complain about gas mileage because, hey, it's an SUV folks.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

do-it-all SUV and a great value

RP, 12/29/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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superb drive train with 6 speed, ample power for running at 2000 RPM's max through the gears (for acceptable MPG) or moving quick if necessary. Only turns 2000 RPM's at 70 MPH. Nice build quality, solid and quiet. Great for family, recreation, hauling, or off-road. The best price / value available in the market.

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5 out of 5 stars

Just Plain Awesome

Leah, 01/12/2006
2005 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I had been considering the Xterra for about 2 years. I previously had a GMC Jimmy. I would rather have one Xterra than 10 GM models. The design of the Xterra is overall more appealing and more user friendly. Nissan was definetely thinking when they designed this SUV.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

All survived a roll

Jessi, 11/15/2009
2005 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I don't have too much to say as I only had the car about 3 weeks..BUT Just yesterday me and two other people went off an embankment and rolled my 2005 Xterra, two huge rocks impacted to car, one right above the drivers head. we walked away with only scratches and bruises. I know the official safety star rating is 4 stars, but I give it 5...and I'll be getting another one

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